Posts Tagged ‘occupational therapy’

Are you thinking of pursuing a career in occupational therapy but you’re wondering if it’s the right career path for you? Just like any health care career, occupational therapy has its advantages. You have the option to pursue different levels of occupational therapy careers by becoming an Occupational Therapist (OT) or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant…

“Four Belgian WW1 veterans with prosthetic arms working in a machine shop in 1917. The occupational therapy took place at the Institute de Port Villez, Belgium” Did you know that the field of occupational therapy (OT) did not exist until the early 1900’s? Even though occupational therapy is relatively a new profession compared to other…

Occupational therapy helps patients regain daily living skills that are necessary for everyday activities. Occupational therapy (OT) helps treat people who are injured, disabled or ill through the use of various techniques and exercises. The goal is to help them re-gain independence and be safe in their environment. Therapy can also help patients recover from…

Occupational therapy helps patients regain daily living skills that are necessary for everyday activities. Occupational Therapy has been in existence for at least as long as 1917, when it officially became a profession. Created initially to help engage those with mental illness with their professions, it has since evolved to become much more than that.…

Are you in need of occupational therapy and wondering how it works? We can help you. Occupational therapy (OT) helps treat injured, disabled or ill patients through the use of various techniques and exercises. This helps patients perform everyday activities. Therapy also helps patients recover and improve their conditions. They type of exercises that are…

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of 2019 there were 143,300 jobs for occupational therapists and 55,100 jobs for OT assistants and aides. However did you know that the field of occupational therapy did not exist until the early 1900’s. Compared to other medical fields, OT is a relatively new field. In…

Occupational therapy helps patients regain daily living skills that are necessary for everyday activities or what one may refer to as ‘occupations’. An occupational therapist (OT) creates a treatment plan specific to the patient as per their diagnosis and physical needs. An occupational therapy assistant can help carry out the treatment with the patient. An…